…“That’s the problem right there.” Beyond water, the hosts touch on USDA restructuring, new cross-border water funding agreements, and the upcoming segment on almonds featuring Valley Pride Ag’s Sonny Torr….
Federal Grant Fuels San Diego Port Upgrades
…This funding will support critical berth repairs at the National City Marine Terminal, a vital cargo hub located on San Diego Bay. Reported by Lorrie Boyer for AgNet West. Federal…
Schiff Pushes USDA for Fair Disaster Aid to California Farmers
…fair and timely disaster assistance for California’s agricultural sector. In a formal letter to USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins, Schiff urged the agency to ensure that funding from the American Relief…
Texas Revives Screwworm Fight with New Swormlure-5 Bait
Texas Takes Aggressive Action Against Screwworm Resurgence Courtesy of USDA/APHIS In a proactive move to prevent the return of the devastating New World Screwworm, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller announced…
EPA Region 9 Administrator Meets with Ag Leaders on Air Quality
…Meets with Ag Leaders on Air Quality Meeting Hosted by Key Agricultural Associations The meeting was co-hosted by the California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association and the Western Agricultural Processors…
Fertilizer Prices Steady as Brazil Potash Secures Funding
…development, Brazil Potash has signed a non-binding agreement with energy firm Fictor Energia to provide $200 million in funding for its potash mining project. The funding, as reported by Dow…
Nick Foglio on Hay Markets, Water Scarcity, and the Future of California Ag
…and the Need for Education Foglio stressed that many policymakers and urban residents lack a basic understanding of agriculture. He believes the solution lies in education and grassroots advocacy. “People…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 07-18-25
…on Instagram, Facebook, and X @AgNetWest to stay connected with California’s ag pulse. Subscribe to the AgNet West podcast on your favorite app. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……
Trump Administration Ends Regional Food Business Centers Program
…two months after the release of the Trump administration’s Farmers First Agenda, a policy framework focused on deregulation, free-market principles, and direct support to producers. This agenda contrasts sharply with…
Boosting Beef Demand Through Sustainability and Consumer Trust
…producers to earn trust while continuing the legacy of responsible, family-centered ranching. Lorrie Boyer reporting for AgNet West. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock…
USDA Opens Sign-Up for Supplemental Disaster Relief Program
…promptly during the open sign-up period. —Reported by Lorrie Boyer for AgNet West Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef…
California Farm Bureau Awards 2025 Scholarships
Supporting the Future of Agriculture DepositPhotos image The California Farm Bureau Scholarship Foundation has awarded multiple scholarships to students pursuing careers in agriculture and related trades. California Farm Bureau Awards…
How George Washington Carver Revived Southern Agriculture
…health, crop rotation, and agricultural education. Conclusion As Mark Oppold noted in today’s American Agriculture History Minute, the agricultural revival of the South owes much to the vision and determination…
CDFA Opens Grant Program for Invasive Pest Management
Adaptive IPM Grant Targets California’s Invasive Pest Threats The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has announced the opening of its Adaptive Integrated Pest Management for Invasive Agricultural Pest…